70812 at Twerton Short Tunnelby Alan Peters.

An unusual view of the Western portal of Brunel's Tudor-Gothic Twerton Short Tunnel, taken during the line closure between Bristol and Bath over the Easter period. Pictured is Colas Rail Freight's latest class 70 during TPOD3 (Temporary Period Of Disruption) 70812 is waiting to leave the possession for Westbury via Bristol and Taunton with a rake of Falcon wagons, the train was top and tailed with 70805 on the rear although out of shot - 23/04/17.Copyright Alan Peters. Many thank Alan.

70812 and its train stand under Twerton Short Tunnel before departure to Westbury. Copyright Alan Peters.

An interesting shot taken from the walkway between the main up platform and Looe branch platform at Liskeard on the 28th June 1964 . Class 41 D603 Conquest leaves heading for Plymouth passing the sidings accessed off the Looe branch metals. Copyright Sid Sponheimer

Exeter St DavidsRon Kosys

We complete the current selection of pictures on the North Devon lines by Ron Kosys with this picture of a 'bubble' arriving at Exeter St Davids Many thanks Ron.

The bogie of 30913 rests on the bridge over High Street, Templecombe. This bridge was subsequebtly replaced in single track form. Note the station name emblazoned on the canopy end. The Somerset and Dorset platform was on the far side of this island. Copyright John Cornelius